Pros Don't by Leah Dobrinska: Book Review

 **ARC received for consideration. All opinions are my own. 

The Book

Who says reality TV romance isn't real?

Holland Bradley is the golf world’s golden boy. Confident and charismatic, when his agent lands him the starring role on Most Eligible Mister, the nation’s longest running reality TV dating show, he doesn’t hesitate. A chance to find love by dating twenty beautiful women and bringing more attention to the sport he loves, while also curing him of the tiny crush he has on his coach? Sounds like a hole in one.

A woman in a male-dominated field, golf coach Mallory Walsh doesn’t have the luxury of sharing Holland’s cavalier attitude. But she’s a pro, so she can set her personal disdain for him aside and keep coaching Holland to tournament victories. The more he wins, the more she’s paid, and the more she can help her parents with their mounting medical bills. Holland’s role on Most Eligible Mister is a distraction he—and she—can’t afford…until one of the show’s producers offers Mallory good money to sign on as a contestant.

Holland and Mallory are whisked away to Cashmere Cove, where a scheming, hometown community is intent on “helping” them fall in love and fame-hungry contestants are determined to keep them apart. The player and coach pair make a pact to keep things professional, but soon the pressure cooker situation has them teaming up to survive. As Holland relies on Mallory for support in dealing with past trauma, and Mallory discovers a good listener and fierce advocate beneath Holland’s flashy façade, everything changes. Can the pair come out on top, or is any real relationship between them as unlikely as an albatross?

Because pros don’t fall in love…do they?

(Pros Don't is the fourth book in the Fall In Love series, which follows different couples as they find love in the small town of Cashmere Cove, Wisconsin. This is a closed door romcom with plenty of sizzling chemistry and romantic tension, but no spice. Pros Don't is a standalone title but it's best enjoyed after reading Friends Don't, Enemies Don't, and Exes Don't.)

The Author

Leah Dobrinska is the author of the Fall In Love romcom series, the Larkspur Library Mysteries, an award-winning cozy mystery series set in the Wisconsin Northwoods, and the Mapleton novels, a series of standalone small town romances. She earned her degree in English Literature from UW-Madison where she was awarded the Dean’s Prize and served as a Writing Fellow. She has since worked as a freelance writer, editor, and content marketer. As a kid, she hoped to grow up to be either Nancy Drew or Elizabeth Bennet. Now, she fulfills that dream by writing mysteries and love stories.

A sucker for a good sentence, a happy ending, and the smell of books—both old and new—Leah lives out her very own happily ever after in a small Wisconsin town with her husband and their gaggle of kids. When she's not writing, handing out snacks, or visiting the local library, Leah enjoys reading and running. Find out more about Leah, join her newsletter community, and connect with her through her website.

Book Review

Pros Don't is the fourth book in the Fall in Love series. While I think readers could enjoy this story as a standalone, I do think those who have read at minimum Friends Don't will appreciate the story even more! 

Those who have read the previous books in the series are probably already pretty familiar with Holland's character--- he was the brother Poppy was dating at the start of Friends Don't after all. And let's be honest, he didn't come across as the best guy--- or at least the best boyfriend material! Seeing him get his redemption in this story AND a happily ever after? Yes, it was certainly worth the wait! Holland and Mallory drew me in right away. To get over his little crush of his (very professional) golf coach (Mallory), Holland decided that joining a dating reality show seems like a good idea... until the producers decide Mallory would be a perfect addition too. To help her family with finances, she agrees. Spending more time together outside of professional boundaries has sparks flying between these two... and I absolutely couldn't get enough! Mallory has great reasons for putting those walls up, but once they start breaking down... it was just so good! And seeing how far Holland has come (and getting to know more of his history)? That's even better. I just absolutely loved these two together. 

Pros Don't is a closed-door romance with kisses only and very minimal minor language. There is a brief mention of attempted sexual assault as well. 


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